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Jonathan B. Durocher, 23, of Napoleonville, whom authorities believe was drunk, stole a 2003 Toyota Camry from the Exxon gas station at 6957 W. Park Ave. about 11:20 p.m., State Police Lt. Philip Poche Jr. said. The Camry's owner was inside the store and had left the engine on and the car unlocked.

Durocher, who was reportedly arguing with the Exxon cashier, left the store and got into the car, according to Terrebonne sheriff's officials. The car sped down West Park Avenue, spun out on the right side of the road, veered to the left and crashed into Blooming Orchid Florist, 6616 W. Park Ave., Poche said.

Bayou Cane firefighters tried to revive Durocher but were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

Durocher was not carrying identification, and it was Friday afternoon before police determined his identity.

Blood will be drawn and sent to the State Police Crime Lab as required by law for all fatal crashes, authorities said.

Angela Adams, owner of Blooming Orchid since it opened 24 years ago, said the crash caused extensive damage to the aluminum section of the building as well as an industrial cooler. The driver also crashed into the store's van, parked right front of the building. Adams said she believes it is totaled.

Adams said she received a call at her home after the alarm to her store went off but only thought it was because a popped balloon had set off the sensor.

“This is a catastrophe,” Adams said as she watched police and firefighters working around her shop. She added that she had not yet surveyed the inside of the store. “There's no way to put a dollar amount on this.”

Staff Writer Eric Heisig can be reached at 857-2202 or eric.heisig@houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter @TerrebonneCrime. Staff Writer Daniel McBride contributed to this report.

<p>HOUMA — A man was killed late Thursday night after he stole a car, spun out and crashed into a flower shop off West Park Avenue, police said.</p><p>Jonathan B. Durocher, 23, of Napoleonville, whom authorities believe was drunk, stole a 2003 Toyota Camry from the Exxon gas station at 6957 W. Park Ave. about 11:20 p.m., State Police Lt. Philip Poche Jr. said. The Camry's owner was inside the store and had left the engine on and the car unlocked.</p><p>Durocher, who was reportedly arguing with the Exxon cashier, left the store and got into the car, according to Terrebonne sheriff's officials. The car sped down West Park Avenue, spun out on the right side of the road, veered to the left and crashed into Blooming Orchid Florist, 6616 W. Park Ave., Poche said.</p><p>Bayou Cane firefighters tried to revive Durocher but were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.</p><p>Durocher was not carrying identification, and it was Friday afternoon before police determined his identity.</p><p>Blood will be drawn and sent to the State Police Crime Lab as required by law for all fatal crashes, authorities said.</p><p>Angela Adams, owner of Blooming Orchid since it opened 24 years ago, said the crash caused extensive damage to the aluminum section of the building as well as an industrial cooler. The driver also crashed into the store's van, parked right front of the building. Adams said she believes it is totaled.</p><p>Adams said she received a call at her home after the alarm to her store went off but only thought it was because a popped balloon had set off the sensor.</p><p>“This is a catastrophe,” Adams said as she watched police and firefighters working around her shop. She added that she had not yet surveyed the inside of the store. “There's no way to put a dollar amount on this.”</p><p><i>Staff Writer Eric Heisig can be reached at 857-2202 or eric.heisig@houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter @TerrebonneCrime. Staff Writer Daniel McBride contributed to this report.</i></p>